2002-05-25 by Chris Whitten
I think calling the lack of trigger button a 'major' shortcoming is a bit strong. No doubt it is a useful feature all the same. However it has to be said that the former Wiard unit was well featured with two of everything including banana sockets. CW
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2002-05-25 by davevosh@aol.com
In a message dated 5/25/2002 3:54:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time, cw.chris@zen.co.uk writes: Analogue Systems (in the UK) sell an X/Y Joystick module (RS220) based on mini jack outputs. The cost is around $160 on a rough exchange rate. You would need also to get an enclosure and PSU
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2002-05-25 by Chris Whitten
>The end of >the joystick controller was a result of lack of interest and the >expense of making a minimum buy to stock the components (the volt meter >being the most expensive piece). Isn't it human nature that you never know you want something until it's unavailable. Analogue S
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2002-05-25 by poison_in_a_colorful_bottle
Thanks for the explanation behind that (why no kits). I never thought about it that way. Grant never said that everyone had to have one. On the Joystick couldn't grant have just dropped the VU meter, was it really that useful? I don't know but if/when I get my system up to some s
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2002-05-24 by gcmci
I presently am waiting on a 12 module system. I have one (Borg), soon to have my second module (Envelator). When I ordered, there were about 40 modules ahead of me. Since then, Grant has peeled off about 25 of them, while finishing my second module. When do I expect him to comple
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2002-05-24 by Stengel, Kurt
I'd think someone like him might get more use out of a Nord Lead III...... By the way I am in the market for either a Technosaurus or a Wiard modular. What is the wait time for Grant's stuff right now. Full blown 6 unit system. Is it longer than 8 weeks? Kurt -----Original Messag
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2002-05-24 by skuehnl
December is what I hear - someone with more insight might confirm/ correct this SK --- In wiardgroup@y..., "Stengel, Kurt" wrote: > I'd think someone like him might get more use out of a Nord Lead III...... > > By the way I am in the market for either a Technosaurus or a Wiard mo
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2002-05-24 by violetso@aol.com
how about making a respectful request for a remanufacture if you buy a system? ))) ) ))) ) ) )))) )) ) ) ) ) ) ) ))))))))))) in the dark house be aware of the room you are in.
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2002-05-24 by Thomas Webb
No more Joystick controller? Why? How am I supposed to make wiard music w/o a joystick controller? a keyboard? that's not very wiard! I've been saving up money to get a joystick plus, like, a couple of oscillators, an omni-filter, a Mixolator and stuff like that to start out w/.
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2002-05-24 by mafirman
Hi, You might try whipping one up for your self. Grant posted the design and schematics on his web-site: http://www.musicsynthesizer.com/joystick/1209.htm Have fun, -- | Michael A. Firman | maf@mlswebworks.com | http://www.mlswebworks.com --- In wiardgroup@y..., Thomas Webb wrote
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2002-05-23 by poison_in_a_colorful_bottle
Thanks for all the great posts I guess I'll be getting the Waveform City module first. It would be great if Grant decided to start kitting these things that way he wouldn't have to work so hard. Does he build all the modules himself or does he have help? I ask this because I hear
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2002-05-23 by Robair, Gino
Dustin, Mark, folks; I share Dr. Mabuse's view. But I would like to add that every module is somewhat of a complete synth in itself. I've spent hours recording self-contained patches on the Borg. Same goes for the Woggle Bug. Having said that, I now wish I had the Waveform City m
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2002-05-23 by drmabuce
Hi Dustin, First off, I think that Mark Verbos gave you some very well-reasoned general advice. I don't know anything about your application. (ie: what, if any, modular gear you already own, what general type of music you produce) so I must qualify my 2-cents-worth here. IF you a
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2002-05-23 by mark verbos
hi Dustin, Although all Wiard modules have tricks up their sleeves, the most far out are the Waveform City and the monomorphic Filter. The Waveform City does more with wavetable lookups than any other analog module ever did, and as a result is a huge part of the Wiard sound. the
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2002-05-23 by skuehnl
Hello Bill, --- In wiardgroup@y..., "prokhorovka53704" wrote: > Sebastian- > Your posts provide an interesting read but they seem a bit > aggressive and defensive. I have the greatest respect for Grant. For running this company as well as for his most creative and sophisticated p
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2002-05-23 by poison_in_a_colorful_bottle
Hello I've been reading these forms for the past few days and have read through all of the literature on the Wiard website (seems to be down quite depressing as I wanted to read again) and have decided to purchase a Wiard Modular. I was wondering which would you purchase first an
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2002-05-23 by prokhorovka53704
Sebastian- Your posts provide an interesting read but they seem a bit aggressive and defensive. In my opinion Grant has a refreshing reservation in pushing his creation. He wants to make sure (as best as he can) that people are going to be happy with their purchase. He's like a g
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2002-05-20 by skuehnl
--- In wiardgroup@y..., "C. Whitten" wrote: > This thread is highly distasteful and SHOULD be conducted in private. > However I'd like to throw in a couple of thoughts just on the basis of > bringing us back to reality. > The Wiard website quite clearly states that a 50% deposit
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2002-05-20 by C. Whitten
This thread is highly distasteful and SHOULD be conducted in private. However I'd like to throw in a couple of thoughts just on the basis of bringing us back to reality. The Wiard website quite clearly states that a 50% deposit is required. I believe in business, especially in th
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2002-05-20 by skuehnl
Hello Grant, hello all, I am sorry for having made the statement quoted below on a public mailinglist. It was silly and unnecessary. Now I have to offer my view in addition to yours. --- In wiardgroup@y..., "grantrichter2001" wrote: > > I have been wanting one for a long time. Ac
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2002-05-20 by grantrichter2001
> I have been wanting one for a long time. Actually I ordered a >Wiard system in January 2001, but in the course of eleven >months time, our dealings never resulted in a transaction (I fail >to see a reason for this but I know I'm not alone with this >situation). This is a puzzli
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2002-05-18 by grantrichter2001
Gary Chang was kind enough to point out that the Wiard contains 3 balanced modulators. This is also called "ring" modulation and produces the sum and difference frequencies while suppressing the original carrier and modulation frequencies. The technique is used in the Music Easel
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2002-05-12 by amthewalrus
I noticed this little synth recently left the wiard page entirely. Its not on the 'purchase' page any more... Any news? Its' not cancelled is it?
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2002-05-11 by Bob Roesler
the electronic visualization laboratory has been around since the 70's. as a student of the art inst. of chicago at the time, i was peripherally involved via Dan Sandin's ubiquitous Image Processor (IP). as i recall, Dan's "Computer Science" partner, Tom DeFanti, started a little
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2002-05-10 by violetso@aol.com
please explain what information in what context was conveyed coopersonic
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2002-05-10 by datacult
--- In wiardgroup@y..., violetso@a... wrote: > please explain what information in what context was conveyed > coopersonic ..something on the
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2002-05-10 by mafirman
--- In wiardgroup@y..., "datacult" wrote: > > Did anyone else see the WIARD footage last night on TV? (PBS, > Chicago?) > > Got a giggle! > > x0x > r Okay, what was the context (program, group using the Wiard, etc.)? Maybe, if it was on ArtBeat, or Wild Chicago, it will be rebroa
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2002-05-10 by datacult
Did anyone else see the WIARD footage last night on TV? (PBS, Chicago?) Got a giggle! x0x r
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2002-05-09 by vtl5c3
I have two questions about the Wogglebug module: 1) What is the Clustering Output for? 2) What does inputting a Disturb CV do to the Wogglebug? Romeo
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2002-05-08 by aurelialuz
i think what i'm on to is too much time sitting around looking at my gear instead of using it. alex --- In wiardgroup@y..., "Rev Jon" wrote: > > i think you're onto something there, alex...keep up the good work!!! > (..........!?!?!?!?!?!?) > -rev.jon > > >anyone ever noticed tha
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2002-05-08 by Rev Jon
i think you're onto something there, alex...keep up the good work!!! (..........!?!?!?!?!?!?) -rev.jon >anyone ever noticed that the glyph on the wiard faceplates isn't >complete?: http://www.geocities.com/aurelialuz/plate.jpg > >alex >> __________________________________________
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2002-05-07 by aurelialuz
anyone ever noticed that the glyph on the wiard faceplates isn't complete?: http://www.geocities.com/aurelialuz/plate.jpg alex
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2002-05-06 by aurelialuz
> A jumper switches from linear to logorthmic output. i didn't know that! damn, i need to go crack mine open now. alex
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2002-05-06 by violetso@aol.com
check out the samples on wiard.com as you can hear the texture/tones of the system are !. and it gives you access to "extra" parameters also the functions of things like osc and cv are wider than other systems (lfo in the audio range and osc as a lfo etc.) --listen to the "woggle
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2002-05-06 by gcmci
--- In wiardgroup@y..., "drone van shvintz lord sanders" wrote: > A Wiard Osc isn't just an oscillator. Aside from the usual waveform outputs, the random output gives a noise-type of signal, and a psuedo random when in low frequency position. The module also contains a VCA with t
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2002-05-05 by Sebastian Kuehnl
--- Sebastian Kuehnl wrote: > Hello all, > > If someone should be interested in selling their Wiard Joystick > Controller, please write for details (in Yahoo readable form: > skuehnl @ yahoo.de). > > Best regards, > > Sebastian Kuehnl > Whoa! To be honest I don't know what a josy
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2002-05-04 by its_peake
Yo Doron, how's it? Get thyself to the Files section of this group and dig in. Check the linear FM example and don't miss the soundbites at the wiard.com site. Easier, -Mike --- In wiardgroup@y..., "drone van shvintz lord sanders" wrote: > Hello friends, i was wondering what is s
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2002-05-04 by drone van shvintz lord sanders
Hello friends, i was wondering what is so special about the wiard osc and filters ? i use low end modulars like doepfer and a/s , and ivenever heard a wiard filter or osc , can anyone describe me his extreme amazments and rare feachers of the units . thanx -- ____________________
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2002-05-04 by Sebastian Kuehnl
Hello all, If someone should be interested in selling their Wiard Joystick Controller, please write for details (in Yahoo readable form: skuehnl @ yahoo.de). Best regards, Sebastian Kuehnl __________________________________________________________________ Gesendet von Yahoo! Mail
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2002-05-03 by krhenlists
ALL: I've updated the list with all SOLD items and lowered some prices to help move things. The new list is at http://www.stucki.com/krhen/downloads/frankensynth/sale.html NOTE: * The BODE Freq Shifter is STILL available - someone backed out just now Thanks again everyone! KRIS
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2002-05-03 by krhenlists
ALL: Thanks for the responses! Unfortunately I received about 100 inquiries and I'm wading through as quick as I can, so please be patient and I will get back to you, first-come-first-serve. Thanks again KRIS
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2002-05-02 by Robair, Gino
Oops - sorry about that last post folks. I dIdn't mean to send that last message to the entire group... Hey, theWiard Socket Rocket is fantastic, and the factory sounds that come in the Blacet MiniWave are excellent as well. Now if I could just switch between the two chip sets wi
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2002-05-02 by Robair, Gino
Hi Kris, Sorry to hear you have to part with your instrument! Thanks for spreading the word, though. Has anyone asked you for the Blacet modules? I'm particularly interested in the Dark Star Chaos module, perhaps one or two others. Let me know. Best regards, ginorobair __________
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2002-05-02 by Rhen, Kris
AL: I've received some bad news. With the economy still very much in the toilet in my industry, I'm unfortunately feeling the pinch of business dropoff, and have done some real soul-searching. I've come to the sad conclusion that I must part with Frankensynth. Its not a decision
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2002-04-30 by Christophe Curtis
I finally took a look at the new VCO faceplate pic posted to this group. The triangles showing ins and outs, and lines indicating normalizations are very helpful. Great idea and well executed. Grant, when you get new faceplates for the other modules can you post pics of those as
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2002-04-24 by gcmci
In the 70's we had Buchlas.... In the Wiard, I have found a Buchla sound and philosphy with real documentation, user modifiable, field maintainable, with 21st cetury components and construction. And, to top it off, add Grant, who is constantly rethinking his designs, considering
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2002-04-24 by gcmci
In a phone conversation last week, Grant mentioned a "Serge NTO-like" oscillator with a Vactrol based filter (Borg). 10 chips on the board. Sounds cool.... gary chang --- In wiardgroup@y..., "drmabuce" wrote: > > > What were the features? > > Apologies if this has been revealed b
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2002-04-23 by mark verbos
I live in Germany, and I have to be honest. At around 9pm everything on my TV turns into softcore or phone sex ads with cheap music and nudity. If you wanted to get into the porn industry, I think Germany is your country. :) mark Bill Felton wrote: >Klaus Schulze did at least one
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2002-04-23 by Bill Felton
Klaus Schulze did at least one 'soft core' porn soundtrack. If memory serves, it was called 'Body Love'. More or less typical Schulzian electro-music. cheers, Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rev Jon" To: Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 12:12 AM Subject: RE: [wiardgroup] Re
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2002-04-23 by Rev Jon
>From: "Les Mizzell" >For someone using the name rev.jon, you seem awfully interested in porn! I >think the Pope wants to meet with you.... SNIP >Boy, did THAT get off subject or what.... > >Les Mizzell you know i really think that's the beauty of this list. it's ok to have a sen
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